Century of Progress Illinois Host Building interior

Photograph

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Elmhurst History Museum

Name/Title

Century of Progress Illinois Host Building interior

Entry/Object ID

M79.11.26

Description

Interior of Illinois Host Building at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. Floor is inlaid with copy of state seal surrounded by historic scenes. A tall mural is above 3 panels (doors?) decorated with geometric lines which are behind the information desk. Groupings of WWI flags are mounted around the mural. Photo is mounted on ecru paperboard mat.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Black and White Print

Made/Created

Studio

Hedrich-Blessing

Date made

1933

Time Period

1930s

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

In handwritten script on the back: 5. Langdon Longwell Collection - Century of Progress 1933-1934 Interior, Illinois Host Building